Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Labour — Clapham and Brixton Hill

Speaking in the House of Commons on 26 March 2026

Debate

Passenger Rail Services

Contribution

Inter-city rail fares in England remain eye-watering. London to Birmingham costs £72 on the day, London to Manchester £172 and London to Liverpool £179, but flying the same route can cost as little as £80. In Spain, rail reform drove up passenger numbers by 107% on comparable routes, with tickets as low as €12. The rail fare freeze is welcome, but fares remain unaffordable for many people. The Railways Bill promises powers to regulate fares, so how will the “reasonable” criteria be defined and enforced?

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